Victron Roundup, June 2026 | MEDA

07 July 2026

June 2026, Compiled by MEDA Off Grid + Solar Solutions

Since our April roundup, Victron has spent the past two months turning big announcements into shipping product. Headlining everything is Victron Microgrid moving from launch to a fully documented, firmware-supported system, complete with an official application manual and a live 400 kW demo at Intersolar Europe in Munich. On the hardware side we've seen the Multi HS19 Solar (Victron's first high-voltage inverter/charger), the Orion XS 70A DC-DC charger, the SolarSense 750 PV performance monitor, and a new 4G GlobalLink 530, while the first run of the Multi RS 48/6000 sold out. On software, two stable Venus OS releases (v3.73 and v3.75) shipped, and the v3.80 beta introduced Opportunity Loads, a genuinely useful way to put surplus solar to work. Here's the full rundown of what's new since April, and what it means for NZ installers and DIYers heading deeper into winter 2026.

⚡ Victron Microgrid Matures: Manual, Firmware, and a Live Demo

In April we covered the launch of Victron Microgrid, the modular approach to large off-grid power that scales to 400 kW by coupling independent "Power Banks" on a shared AC bus, no CAN bus, no central controller, no master/slave. Over the past two months Victron has filled in everything that was missing at launch: the documentation, the firmware, and a public demonstration. If you design or install off-grid systems above 10 kVA, this is now a real, supported architecture you can quote.

The Official Application Manual Is Live

Victron has published Revision 01 of the Microgrid Application Manual (dated 03/2026, PDF generated 23 April 2026). It documents design, installation, and configuration of off-grid systems built from MultiPlus, Quattro, MultiPlus-II, and Quattro-II units acting as Power Banks, coupled via Hybrid Droop control on a shared AC bus. The headline figure is confirmed in writing: "up to 400 kW inverter capacity, without any central controller." This is the reference document to read before you spec a microgrid.

Dedicated Microgrid Firmware

The one thing to know before quoting: Microgrid operation requires a specific firmware build, not the standard VE.Bus firmware. You need the Microgrid firmware carrying the s97 subversion number (or s98, which adds External Transfer Switch support on selected models). It's downloadable from Victron Professional and installable via VEFlash, VictronConnect, or VRM.

230V, 120V, and 277V variants are supported
2x120V models are NOT supported in a microgrid
AC-coupled PV inverters and generators are not supported on the Microgrid AC bus, the manual is explicit on this, so solar must come in via MPPT or DC-coupled sources on each Power Bank

Demonstrated Live at Intersolar Europe 2026

Victron ran a live Microgrid demonstration at Intersolar Europe in Munich (23 to 25 June 2026), showing multiple mixed-size Power Banks sharing load automatically. This matters because it confirms the real-world behaviour we described in April: you can pair a big Power Bank with a small one and the frequency/voltage droop response shares the load proportionally, no matched-hardware requirement.

MEDA's Take

Microgrid is no longer "coming soon", it's documented and firmware-supported. For a customer wanting 10 to 60 kVA off-grid with staged expansion, this is now a viable design.
The firmware requirement (s97/s98) is professional-level configuration, talk to MEDA before committing a customer to a microgrid design so we can confirm firmware and hardware compatibility.
Remember the PV constraint: no AC-coupled solar on the microgrid bus. Design each Power Bank's solar as DC-coupled MPPT.

References: Microgrid Application Manual (PDF) • Microgrid online manual • Intersolar Europe 2026 (Victron blog)

🔧 New Hardware

Inverters & Chargers

Multi HS19 Solar 15k (Announced 23 June 2026)

A genuinely new category for Victron: their first inverter/charger built for high-voltage battery systems (650 to 1000V). It combines three-phase 15 kW continuous inverter power, battery charging, and four MPPT solar trackers in a single 19-inch rackmount unit. It handles a PV array up to 30 kW (Victron's product page cites up to 32 kW across the four MPPTs). This is aimed at larger commercial and high-voltage residential storage, a different market to the classic 48V Victron stack, but a clear signal of where the range is heading.

NZ availability: Announced only, Victron expects stock over the northern-hemisphere summer (our winter). Not yet in NZ, contact MEDA to register interest.

Source: Victron Professional news

Multi RS 48/6000 (First Run Sold Out)

The lightweight, high-frequency 6000VA inverter/charger (no integrated MPPT, suited to both stationary and mobile installs) proved popular: first arrivals have sold out and the next shipment is open for pre-order as of mid-June. Worth flagging to any customer weighing this unit, lead times apply.

NZ availability: Was available through MEDA; re-check stock with us before committing, as global supply is on backorder.

Source: Intersolar Europe 2026 (Victron blog)

DC-DC Chargers & Charging

Orion XS 12/12-70A (New, 10 June 2026)

The Orion XS range gains its 70A model (SKU ORI121221040, roughly 1000W continuous, external cooling fan), aimed squarely at marine and RV dual-battery systems that need serious alternator charging. This is the unit van and boat builders have been waiting for, it moves the Orion XS from "good" to "genuinely high-power" battery-to-battery charging.

NZ availability: Newly released globally; some retailers show stock arriving late July, so treat as pre-order in NZ for now. The 50A model remains available through MEDA in the meantime.

Source: Victron Professional news

Batteries

Lithium SuperPack NG, Larger Models (Scheduled Q2 2026)

Following the 12V 100Ah, 12V 200Ah, and 24V 100Ah SuperPack NG models that landed earlier in the year, the larger 24V 200Ah and 48V 100Ah units were scheduled for Q2 2026 availability. Same next-generation package: built-in BMS, integrated heating for sub-freezing charging, on/off switch, and a roughly 35% smaller footprint than the outgoing SuperPack.

NZ availability: This is a stated schedule, not a confirmed shipment. Check current NZ stock with MEDA before quoting the 24V 200Ah or 48V 100Ah.

Source: Victron Professional news

Monitoring & Connectivity

SolarSense 750 (New, 13 May 2026)

A self-powered, wireless PV performance monitor. It measures what your array could be producing and feeds that real-time potential-vs-actual data to GX devices via VictronConnect, VRM, or Node-RED. Two strong use cases: panel health checks (spot underperformance and soiling on an existing install) and pre-installation site assessment (measure real irradiance at a site before finalising panel placement). Given NZ's variable, region-by-region solar conditions and plenty of shaded rural sites, this is a practical tool. It's already listed and shipping at distributors (SKU SLS300175100).

NZ availability: Newly released; contact MEDA to confirm NZ stock or register interest.

Source: Victron Professional news • Product page

GlobalLink 530 (New)

The new member of the GlobalLink remote-monitoring family, now running on the 4G cellular network (with 2G/3G fallback) for greater stability and worldwide coverage. Relevant for remote off-grid sites where reliable cellular data has been the weak link. Replaces the older GlobalLink 520 as the go-to for set-and-forget remote monitoring.

NZ availability: Not yet confirmed in NZ, contact MEDA for updates.

Source: Intersolar Europe 2026 (Victron blog)

💻 Software & Firmware Updates

Venus OS v3.73 (19 May 2026)

A stable GX release focused on expanded device support:

New energy meters: VM-3P5A, plus the Carlo Gavazzi EM530-RG and EM530-MV
New Bluetooth tank sensors: Mopeka Pro-200B, Garnet SeeLeveL SOUL, and Garnet 709-BTP7, useful for motorhome and marine tank monitoring
A Multi RS Dynamic ESS solar-throttling fix (per distributor coverage)

Source: Victron Professional news

Venus OS v3.75 (25 June 2026), Current Stable

The current stable 3.7x release. The key fix: VE.Bus ESS systems could get stuck in bypass mode when used with an external transfer switch running S99 firmware, v3.75 resolves this. Also includes VE.Can, VRM-reporting, and Linux security fixes.

Worth flagging: if you run VE.Bus ESS installs with external transfer switches, this is a relevant update.

Source: Victron Professional news • Community thread

Venus OS v3.80 Beta: "Opportunity Loads" (In Public Beta)

The v3.80 feature branch is still in public beta with no announced stable date, but its headline feature is worth getting excited about. Opportunity Loads lets the GX device automatically divert surplus solar into controllable AC loads, EV charging, water heating, pool pumps, instead of curtailing or exporting it. For off-grid and self-consumption customers, this turns wasted midday solar into useful work with no extra hardware beyond a controllable load.

We'll cover Opportunity Loads properly once v3.80 reaches stable. For now it's beta-only, don't run it on a customer's production system yet.

Source: Victron Community (beta thread)

VictronConnect v6.33 & v6.34 (May to June 2026)

v6.33 (27 May): Inspect settings files created with different product firmware versions, improved GX VRM content loading, and a Sun Inverter output voltage fix
v6.34 (9 June): Added PV short relay protection information to the MPPT solar charger's "Why is the charger off?" screen, handy for diagnosing a charger that appears dead

VictronConnect v6.40 Beta (Coming)

The v6.40 beta series has been running through June (beta2 on 21 May to beta8 on 30 June). Notable additions, all still in beta:

Dark mode, the headline change, refined across the beta series
SolarSense support, including a "Device not configured" alarm and CSV history export
Support for a new Smart Inverter
EVCS password-less pairing with a GX device
Save-settings support for the new VM-3P5A energy meter

Frame these as upcoming, not released, they'll land in a stable v6.40 in due course.

Source: VictronConnect changelog

⚠️ Discontinuations & Changes to Watch

Watt Ratings Continue to Replace VA

As flagged in April, Victron's newer inverter/charger models are rated in watts rather than VA, and this continues to roll across the range. No new discontinuations surfaced this period, but keep quoting from current datasheets rather than older VA-based figures.

Microgrid Firmware Is a Separate Build

Not a discontinuation, but a change to watch: standard VE.Bus firmware does not run a microgrid. If you're moving a customer to a microgrid design, budget for the s97/s98 firmware step (see the Microgrid section above).

🇳🇿 NZ/AU Market Notes

CSIP-AUS v1.2 Becomes Mandatory (Australia) from July 2026

The updated dynamic-connection communication protocol, CSIP-AUS v1.2 (via SA TS 5573:2025), is expected to become mandatory in some Australian jurisdictions from July 2026. Inverters currently certified only to the older v1.1a must re-certify to v1.2 by 1 October 2026 or lose eligibility for network connection in jurisdictions that require v1.2. The Clean Energy Council is updating its approved-inverter list to show which CSIP-AUS version each model carries (and is introducing a $1,000 admin fee from 1 July 2026).

This is an Australian requirement, not a direct NZ one, but it's worth tracking: trans-Tasman product certification and Victron's grid-interactive roadmap flow through it. If you're quoting grid-interactive Victron for an AU-facing customer, confirm the specific model appears on the CEC's CSIP-AUS v1.2 list before committing.

Victron MultiPlus-II CEC Approval Still Current

The Victron MultiPlus-II range remains CEC-approved under AS/NZS 4777.2:2020, with the newer models' approvals running through 2027 to 2028. As always, off-grid and no-export configurations are the core Victron strength; be upfront with customers asking about full grid-export ESS, and confirm the exact model and firmware against the current CEC list.

New Hardware, NZ Stock Is the Question

Most of this month's hardware (Multi HS19 Solar, Orion XS 70A, SolarSense 750, GlobalLink 530, and the larger SuperPack NG models) has been announced or released globally, but NZ availability lags the northern-hemisphere launch. All availability dates above are global or EU snapshots. Before you quote any of these to a customer, check current NZ stock with MEDA, we'll give you a straight answer on lead times.

SolarSense 750 and Winter Site Assessments

With winter shortening the solar day, the SolarSense 750 is a timely tool for NZ installers, measure real irradiance and potential yield at a shaded or awkwardly-oriented site before you finalise the panel layout, rather than guessing.

Sources: Victron Energy Blog • Victron Professional • Victron Community • Clean Energy Council

Last updated 3 July 2026

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